You want to make an impact. We'll show you how.
It has never been more important to address critical education reform and social justice issues on a world-wide scale, but we need well-prepared professionals who can create lasting change. That’s why, at the George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD), we foster exceptional leadership skills, empowering our students to confront complex challenges in their fields to make a positive impact on society. We urge you to explore, be inquisitive, and always make the most of your chance to make an impact. Whether you want to change one life at a time or the nation’s course, GSEHD offers you a foundation to excel and succeed. Join us as we turn classroom conversations into meaningful change.
3 great reasons to choose GSEHD
Become a Leader in Your Field
Our students are rising leaders who create innovative solutions that connect communities and inform policy. Integrating intellectual discovery, interactive learning, and unparalleled access to opportunities in every sector of society is standard when you study here.
Take Advantage of Unmatched Resources
Living and learning in a city unlike any other, our students gain an education unlike any other. Whether attending on our main campus in DC, our Virginia campuses, or virtually anywhere in the world through our online programs, GW students have an abundance of real-world opportunities and the same resources.
Leave Your Mark on the World
Students come to GSEHD to be engaged, to make an impact, to explore the past, and to chart new futures. With leading programs, innovative research, and flexible study options, you’ll gain the tools you need to contribute to the world in your own way.
Grounded in leadership, learning, and change, the program blends cutting-edge research with hands-on experiences to develop strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership abilities. Through a skills-based curriculum, students learn to lead individuals, teams, and organizations—maximizing performance, fostering growth, and inspiring success in today’s dynamic workplace.
This program prepares scholar-leaders to drive strategic change through a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, transformational leadership, and individual and group learning processes. With an interdisciplinary approach, the program equips students with the critical thinking, research, and practical skills needed to address complex challenges and implement sustainable change initiatives.
Gain skills in instructional design, group processes, adult learning, organizational diagnosis, and consulting strategies. Designed for working professionals, students apply new skills in both real-world settings and the classroom.
Learn the practical skills needed to assess organizational performance and lead effective change initiatives. Explore how a learning-focused approach enhances organizational improvement and drives sustainable change.
Master the art and science of effective instructional design in this online certificate. Prepare to analyze learning objectives and lead instructional design projects in diverse organizational settings. Apply design theories, principles, models, tools and techniques to the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing management of effective learning experiences.
This online program prepares you to become a leader in instructional design and educational innovation. Course curriculum embeds core elements of emerging educational technology, research methods, instructional/curriculum design, project management, and leadership strategies to create effective learning environments. Additionally, you'll explore data privacy, security concerns and the ethical and legal implications of digital learning.
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